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Emerging Star Capital
Robert Levin runs Emerging Star Capital, a New York manager that raised $150M to invest in cybersecurity, AI, and digital assets.
Emerging Star Capital
Emerging Star Capital was founded by Robert Levin, an inventor and serial entrepreneur who previously reported directly to Paul Tudor Jones at Tudor and Louis Bacon at Moore Global. The firm operates as an extension of its founders' networks, drawing on Levin's decades of Wall Street macro strategy and Mark Fleming's research and political advisory background to source deals globally. The firm deploys capital across early-stage technology ventures with a thematic focus on cybersecurity, digital marketplaces, cognitive computing, and fintech. It actively scouts cybersecurity deals from Israel and has participated in Indian startup funding rounds, including co-investing with Sixth Sense Ventures founder Nikhil Vora in Pariksha. The firm maintains direct exposure to digital assets through a dedicated DeFi fund vehicle, Emerging Star Digital DeFi Fund LP, and holds positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, and EOS, as well as lithium-related assets. Levin has raised $150 million for funds and technology companies over his career and operates from the firm's headquarters at 110 East 59th Street in Manhattan. No separate AUM figure is published. Beyond pure investment activity, Levin serves as Co-Chairman of the Global Blockchain Foundation and maintains active membership in the Government Blockchain Association. The firm also supports the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. The firm's structure blends hedge-fund-style macro training with an operating-company ethos derived from Levin's role as CEO of Transclick, a mobile translation platform. This dual operating-investing posture remains uncommon among early-stage managers and shapes a due diligence process that prioritizes hands-on corporate development support for portfolio companies.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
110 East 59th Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Principals
Robert Levin
CEO and Managing Director
Mark Fleming
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Emerging Star Capital?
Robert Levin serves as CEO and Managing Director. He was trained at Salomon Brothers and later worked as a top strategist for Paul Tudor Jones at Tudor Investment Corporation and for Louis Bacon at Moore Capital Management. Mark Fleming is named as a Partner and contributes research and strategy support.
How does Emerging Star Capital source its deals?
The firm leverages Robert Levin's operating experience as CEO of Transclick and his deep network in macro trading and technology. It maintains a specific focus on cybersecurity deal flow from Israel. The team's combined entrepreneurial and Wall Street connections are cited as the primary origination channel.
Is Emerging Star Capital a single family office or an asset manager?
Emerging Star Capital is structured as an asset manager. It does not market itself as a family office. The firm raises external capital for specific thematic investments and operates commingled fund vehicles, including the Emerging Star Digital DeFi Fund LP.
What is Emerging Star Capital's exposure to digital assets?
The firm holds direct positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Chainlink, and EOS. It also operates a dedicated vehicle named the Emerging Star Digital DeFi Fund LP. This exposure sits alongside more traditional early-stage venture investments in enterprise technology.
Where does the team’s investment track record come from?
Robert Levin cites over 25 years of senior-level Wall Street and technology experience, having raised $150 million for funds and technology companies. He previously taught global investment strategy at Columbia Business School. Partner Mark Fleming's background includes managing research for 23 traders on Wall Street and investigative fraud analysis.
Which geographies does Emerging Star Capital target?
The firm invests globally with a stated emphasis on sourcing cybersecurity deals from Israel and co-investing in Indian startups. Its generalist mandate allows exposure across North America and other emerging innovation markets.
Does Emerging Star Capital invest in public equities, or is it purely private?
The firm's primary stated focus is early-stage private companies, digital assets, and thematic macro exposures. The presence of direct cryptocurrency positions and past references to lithium exposure indicate it does not restrict itself to traditional venture equity alone.
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